Safari Guru Jess Bio Image of Lion at Kalahari Camp Botswana by Deon De Villiers

Jess Cooper

Journey Planner | Africa Travel Specialist

Safari Guru Jess

Jess’s passion for travel has taken her to all seven continents, but it is Africa that has truly captured her heart.

With over 15 years’ experience in luxury travel and expedition management, Jess has returned to Africa at least 16 times- and counting. You could say she’s been bitten by the safari bug… and it’s well and truly incurable.

Safari Guru Jess’s career has spanned everything from designing bespoke safaris to leading guest experiences in some of the world’s most remote and wild destinations. Known for her warm, intuitive approach and attention to detail, Jess creates journeys that are seamless, deeply personal, and thoughtfully curated.

She’s often asked where her favourite place in Africa is – an impossible question, really – but, if pushed, it would be a close toss‑up between Botswana’s raw wilderness and Kenya’s iconic landscapes.

Jess is passionate about crafting meaningful travel experiences that connect people to the heart of a destination, leaving a lasting impression long after the journey ends.

Safari Guru Jess Bio Image
Jess is the newest member of the Safari Guru team and calls Hobart, Tasmania home.
With years of African safari and expedition‑travel expertise behind her, she’s a natural fit for our well‑seasoned crew and loves helping guests plan unforgettable journeys to Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

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